Working parents are struggling with burnout and mental health challenges more than ever in the midst of the pandemic
As we enter another year of pandemic chaos, parents are facing, yet again, more uncertainty and disruption around childcare, schooling and vaccine availability. Not surprisingly, it’s taking a toll on their mental health. A global study by McKinsey & Co has revealed that the ongoing impact of Covid 19 burnout continues to significantly strain the […]
Trailblazing, Change and True Support – A Mother’s Day interview with Yasmin London of ySafe Australia
Yasmin London is the Executive Director of ySafe, Australia’s largest online safety education organisation…she is also a loving wife and mother of two young girls with her partner Anna. Yasmin is known for igniting social change through education and courageous conversations and she is in demand across Australia as a speaker and authority in her […]
PODCAST: Fun Ways to Keep Kids Connected on the School Holidays
School holidays can often be approached with trepidation by working parents mostly because as we know accounting for 12 weeks holidays when you only get 4 weeks leave per year means there’s often a juggle to find care and/or activities to help the kids have a fun and healthy break. So how do you do […]
The (Actual) Joy of Working from Home with Kids – Celebrating Father’s Day with Rob Sturrock
When I was a teenager, I had various aspirations for my future career. International diplomat, author, academic and politician featured heavily in my daydreams. Being a father was not only a non-starter, but taking care of children or handling a baby was something that actively terrified me. It was unfathomable to my younger self that […]
Beautiful births during the pandemic
A recent survey of over 1,000 pregnant women tells us that over 80% of women are feeling anxious right now about giving birth during COVID-19 and over 40% are changing their birthing plans. The realisation that the majority of labour will happen at home, without a support team, and the lack of incentive to visit […]
Children Returning to School during COVID-19: Resources for Parents
Resources for Parents NSW Health’s Got It! Program has released helpful guides for parents who are now transitioning children back to school- based learning. Although produced by NSW Health, the guide is relevant for parents in all states and territories across Australia. The guide explains that children have experienced big changes recently and may find […]
Pressure Points for Working Parents during COVID-19 (and tips on how to address them)
I had been dreaming about enjoying the view in that cover image for over a year – we planned to go there these April school holidays but of course had to cancel and instead rapidly adapt to a new world of work and care. I’m not alone – people are feeling a sense of loss […]
Supporting your child’s mental health through COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an affect on almost every aspect of our lives – it’s safe to say we are all touched by it in some way. Some parents are concerned about their children and how they’re dealing with the situation, and may be unsure about how to discuss the challenges that arise with […]
“Lessening the load is okay” – COVID-19 schooling, working, and how to ease the pressure
For most states in Australia, we are about a week into the new working parent or carer ‘normal’ – yet nothing feels normal about this situation. With many of us now working from home, things have gotten a whole lot busier with our brand new role of home-schooler. Kids are learning their school curriculum at […]
Open Letters to New Fathers and Pregnant Women during Covid-19
Parents At Work recognise that the Covid-19 pandemic may be causing unease for parents-to-be and new parents. As strong advocates for ‘sharing the care’, we believe this is even more pertinent in these challenging times. Richard Fletcher from SMS4dads has written an open letter for new fathers at this time. Dr Vijay Roach, President of […]
